Instructions:

1 To make the struffoli, mix together the flour, eggs, butter, baking powder, orange zest and brandy. Place the mixture on a floured surface and knead gently to form a dough. The dough should be quite sticky. Place the ball of dough back into the bowl and leave to rest in the fridge for at least half an hour.

2 Rip off chunks about the size of a golf ball and, on a lightly floured surface, roll the chunks into long ‘snakes’ about 1cm in width. Tear off pieces about 1cm in length from these snakes and roll in the palms of your hand to form a small ball. Continue until all the dough is used up.

3 Pour the oil into a large, high-sided frying pan and heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully toss the struffoli in small batches into the oil and fry until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper. Continue to cook all the struffoli.

4 To make the sauce, heat the honey in a large saucepan. When the honey reaches boiling point, remove from the heat and add the struffoli and three-quarters of the candid peel and hazelnuts. Stir gently to coat the struffoli, then arrange on a dish. Decorate with the rest of the hazelnuts and candied peel.

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